Lyme-Old Lyme High School junior Patrick Looney has been named the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce 'Business Student of the Month' for December 2017. The Chamber's 'Business Student of the Month' program continues the Chamber tradition of recognizing members of the junior class for demonstrating outstanding initiative in and out of the classroom. The Lyme-Old Lyme … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce Names Looney December’s ‘Business Student of the Month’
Community Connections, LOL Chamber Host Speaker on Marketing Media Strategies, Today; All Welcome
Community Connections hosts its next meeting today, Wednesday, Jan. 17, starting at noon at the Old Lyme Country Club. The meeting is being co-sponsored by the Lyme-Old Lyme Chamber of Commerce and this is the first time these two organizations have combined to sponsor an event and both are looking forward to the energy and synergy that it is anticipated the event will … [Read more...] about Community Connections, LOL Chamber Host Speaker on Marketing Media Strategies, Today; All Welcome
Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Earn Girl Scout Silver Award
On Sunday, Jan. 7, Emily DeRoehn, Corah Engdall, Sadie Frankel, Lillian Grethel, Catharine Harrison, Emma Griffith, Mackenzie Machnik, Riley Nelson, Sophia Ortoleva, and Paige Phaneuf of Troop 62858 received their Silver Award at Old Lyme Town Hall. The Silver Award is the highest recognition that can be achieved by Cadette Girl Scouts, and the second highest award a girl … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Earn Girl Scout Silver Award
East Lyme Public Trust Honors Departing Members, Welcomes New Ones at Feb. 27 Meeting
At their first meeting of 2018 on Feb. 27, the East Lyme Public Trust Foundation will be recognizing the work of departing directors - Pat and Jack Lewis. The Lewises have served on the foundation since its inception in 1995. For the past five years, they have served on the Publicity Committee of The Promise of Tomorrow’s Trees project. Each year they would take on the … [Read more...] about East Lyme Public Trust Honors Departing Members, Welcomes New Ones at Feb. 27 Meeting
Acclaimed Photographer Charles Mazel Discusses Fluorescence Photography at Tonight’s CVCC Meeting
The guest speaker at the Monday, Jan. 15 meeting of the Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC) will be the acclaimed photographer Charles Mazel, who will give a presentation titled "Fluorescence Photography." The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd., Old Lyme, Conn. All are welcome. For Charles Mazel, photography was initially a tool to … [Read more...] about Acclaimed Photographer Charles Mazel Discusses Fluorescence Photography at Tonight’s CVCC Meeting
Op-Ed: High Hopes Suggests MLK Day is Appropriate Day to Think About Giving Back to Your Favorite Non-Profit, Hosts Volunteer Orientation 4-7 Today
With the arrival of Martin Luther King Day today, it is worth looking back on the question Martin Luther King Jr. asked of an audience in Montgomery, Ala., in 1957, when he said, "What is life’s most persistent and urgent question?" Consider that question right now and what your answer would be? How can we achieve world peace? Is global warming real? Which college … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: High Hopes Suggests MLK Day is Appropriate Day to Think About Giving Back to Your Favorite Non-Profit, Hosts Volunteer Orientation 4-7 Today
Repair Work on Lyme St. Burst Water Pipe Continues, Hoped to be Completed Over Weekend to Allow All Affected Buildings to Open Tuesday
Work continues to try and repair the burst pipe, which has caused Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall, Center School, Lymes' Youth Service Bureau, the Lyme Street Firehouse, and the Old Lyme Historical Society to be closed for the past two days, since none of the buildings had a water supply due to the pipe failure. It is hoped that the repair will be effected in time for all those … [Read more...] about Repair Work on Lyme St. Burst Water Pipe Continues, Hoped to be Completed Over Weekend to Allow All Affected Buildings to Open Tuesday
Today’s Goodwin Trail Hike in Hartman Park with Lyme Land Trust is CANCELLED
1/14 Update: Due to icy trail conditions, this hike has been cancelled. Start the New Year off with a moderately easy 2.6 mile walk in the woods. Everyone is welcome. Don’t forget your walking stick. Meet at the trailhead to the Goodwin Trail at Hartman Park Gungy Road. Hikers will car-pool to the Holmes Road Parking lot in East Lyme and then hike the portion of … [Read more...] about Today’s Goodwin Trail Hike in Hartman Park with Lyme Land Trust is CANCELLED
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Offers Teacher/Naturalist-led Hikes Saturdays in January
Join one of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center's teacher-naturalists every Saturday in January at 9 a.m. for fresh morning air and a naturalist lesson as the group hikes in a different location each week. These hikes are free to Connecticut Audubon members; $5 non-members. Wonderful Wetlands at Watch Rock Saturday, January 20, 9 a.m. This walk will focus … [Read more...] about Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center Offers Teacher/Naturalist-led Hikes Saturdays in January
Talking Transportation: Will the Real ID Act Disrupt Travel?
Something like 1.73 million Americans board airplanes ever day. And each of them must go through a very necessary screening by the TSA, the Transportation Security Agency. But beginning in late January 2018, a lot of passengers will be denied boarding because they don’t have the right kind of ID. You can thank (or blame) the Real ID Act passed by Congress in 2005 after … [Read more...] about Talking Transportation: Will the Real ID Act Disrupt Travel?
Courtney Hosts Town Hall Meeting in Waterford Today to Discuss New Tax Laws, Listen to Resident’s Concerns
Congressman Joe Courtney will hold a public town hall-style meeting today at 10 a.m. in the Waterford Town Hall auditorium to hear local residents’ concerns about the newly passed tax overhaul. All are welcome. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. He will discuss the recently passed GOP tax law -- the largest such change in tax law in 30 years -- and its potential impact on Connecticut … [Read more...] about Courtney Hosts Town Hall Meeting in Waterford Today to Discuss New Tax Laws, Listen to Resident’s Concerns
Madhatters Hold Auditions for ‘Annie’ at LYSB Today
Madhatters Theatre Company is currently accepting appointments for auditions for their spring production of 'Annie'. Auditions will be held at Lyme's Youth Service Bureau 59 Lyme Street in Old Lyme on Saturday Jan. 6, 2018 by appointment only. This production is open to ages 6-18 years of age. Rehearsals will be held in Old Lyme on Saturdays with show week the week of May … [Read more...] about Madhatters Hold Auditions for ‘Annie’ at LYSB Today
Death of Diana Atwood Johnson Announced; Arts & Open Space Advocate, Avid Birder & Photographer, Philanthropist
Diana Atwood Johnson surrendered peacefully on January 1, 2018 to a rare progressive autoimmune disease that attacked her lungs in 2013. She was the daughter of Edwin Havens Atwood and Barbara Field Atwood (both deceased) and is survived by her stepmother of 50 years, Eileen Atwood, all of Rochester, NY. Her two brothers, Peter and Ted Atwood, predeceased her. Born in … [Read more...] about Death of Diana Atwood Johnson Announced; Arts & Open Space Advocate, Avid Birder & Photographer, Philanthropist
Trash, Recycling Pick-ups Rescheduled in Old Lyme Due to Storm
The Town of Old Lyme has announced that Old Lyme Sanitation is cancelling all trash and recycling pick-ups today due to the winter storm. Also, recycling is now cancelled through the end of this week. Old Lyme Sanitation will try to pick up Wednesday, Thursday and Friday trash routes on Friday. … [Read more...] about Trash, Recycling Pick-ups Rescheduled in Old Lyme Due to Storm
Parking Ban in Old Lyme on Thursday, Drivers Urged to Stay Off Roads
Snow is expected to continue throughout the day today. Winds are expected at 50 mph by noon. Road conditions will deteriorate throughout the day. Residents are encouraged to stay home and keep off the roads until the storm is over and the roads have been cleared. The Town's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will begin operating at 8 a.m. and will be working closely … [Read more...] about Parking Ban in Old Lyme on Thursday, Drivers Urged to Stay Off Roads